Peking University, January 24, 2022: On 19 January 2022, PKU HSBC Business School (PHBS) and Confucius Institute of Business London (CIBL) at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on MBA and Chinese teaching. The part-time MBA education program will commence in 2023 in London.
Signing Ceremony site in Shenzhen
This PHBS-CIBL International MBA program caters to those who need to understand China, including company executives, civil servants, and business professionals. It aims to help international students to deepen understanding of the Chinese culture and businesses, establish connections with China, as well as improve their leadership abilities. Students will not only learn Chinese language and culture with business management courses in CIBL, but also take up PHBS’ courses. They will receive the PKU MBA degree upon completion of all required modules and credits hours. In addition, after completing CIBL courses, CIBL will also be issuing a Certificate in Chinese Language and Culture for Business and a Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) certificate based on the student's Mandarin proficiency.
Signing Ceremony is held via both online and offline modes
Hai Wen, vice chairman of PKU Council and PHBS founding dean, said in his speech that PKU has been actively promoting international cooperation with an open attitude and striving to build a bridge between China and the world in terms of cultural and knowledge exchanges since its establishment. This signing is undoubtedly an important milestone in the process of mutual understanding and learning on both sides.
LSE Pro-Director for Education Dilly Fung said that the world is closely interconnected. The cooperation between two top global institutions is far-reaching for both two institutions and the future of society. LSE will act as a partner to deepen cooperation and develop together with PKU.
Greater China Affairs Director Rebecca Yin Han Leung expressed that HSBC is both a participant and a witness to the development of both sides in this cooperation. In the 13 years since its title, PHBS has rapidly grown under the leadership of Professor Hai Wen and is known as the most international business school in China. The cooperation will further promote the cooperation and exchange of trade and culture between China and the UK.
Background
The PHBS UK Campus, located in Oxfordshire, as the first overseas Campus of PKU, is not only a milestone for PKU but also for the development of China’s tertiary education. Since its official inception in March 2018, the UK Campus has provided the valuable opportunity of a cross-border study programme which aims to cultivate students in developing an internationalized vision and an astute cross-cultural wisdom.
The Confucius Institute for Business London (CIBL) is a non-profit educational partnership at LSE. Launched in 2006, it delivers business Chinese classes for London business communities, and hosts events offering insights into UK - China commercial relations.
Written by: Vissly Chan Shun Ling
Edited by: Ye Yimeng
Source: PKU News (Chinese)
